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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 816.69 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 816.69 and 270.50 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 816.69 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/816.69 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 816.69 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 220,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,910.56/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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